From research into the basic mechanisms of gastrointestinal disorders, to the development and study of new medical therapies and minimally invasive surgical techniques, our physicians and scientists remain at the forefront and offer patients the latest technologies and treatments.

Research & Innovation

From research into the basic mechanisms of gastrointestinal disorders, to the development and study of new medical therapies and minimally invasive surgical techniques, our physicians and scientists remain at the forefront and offer patients the latest technologies and treatments. Our nationally and internationally recognized researchers have interests that span the spectrum of digestive disease specialties.

Basic research efforts taking place in the laboratories of Weill Cornell Medical College and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital are helping to identify the etiology of digestive diseases at the molecular level, allowing the Center for Advanced Digestive Care to deliver leading-edge therapies and innovative procedures to patients. These procedures are frequently performed in the new Helmsley Surgical Suite with its state-of-the-art Siemens Artis ZeegoŽ Medical Imaging System.

Hepatitis C

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Trials to evaluate novel biologic agents that target tumor necrosis factor (TNF), a member of a super-family of proteins that plays a role in the immune system and inflammation

Tissue Bank devoted to understanding the molecular mechanism of inflammation of the gut. With more than 600 endoscopic and surgical biopsy samples, the Tissue Bank has supported clinical trials focused on novel biologic agents and the evolving role of antibody profiling and genotyping in classifying therapeutic response

The role of bacteria in gut inflammation

The role of genetics and gastrointestinal inflammation

Cancers of the Digestive Tract

Study of biomarkers associated with Colorectal Cancer

Etiology of adenomas and colon cancer

Trials to evaluate the efficacy of novel chemotherapies for colorectal, gastric, liver and pancreatic cancers

Advanced Endoscopy

Development of Internal EUS-Directed Transgastric ERCP for patients with anatomic challenges such as roux-en-Y gastric bypass

Advanced imaging for diagnosing pancreatico-biliary Disorders

Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for the management of cholangiocarcinoma

Esophageal Disorders

Trials to evaluate the efficacy of novel chemotherapies for esophageal cancer

Evaluation of new stents for malignant esophageal lesions

Pancreatic Disease

Trials to evaluate efficacy of new stent technology for biliary tree drainage

Familial Pancreatic Cancer Family Registry

Role of endoscopic ultrasound for pancreatic cysts

Genetics

Genetic causes of colon cancer and other gastrointestinal cancers

Tissue bank devoted to colorectal cancer

Weight Loss and Metabolic Surgery

Early efficacy research on endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) for patients disqualified for bariatric surgery

Clinical & pathophysiological consequences of bariatric surgery

Surgical versus medical management of patients with Type II Diabetes

Surgery-Related Studies

The use of new technologies, including robotics, for performing surgeries

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Long term observational registries of pediatric patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease